Flow Yoga Teacher Training
with Shawn Shaw and Jacqui Bonwell

Location: Metrowest Yoga Studio in Westboro

The next training will begin in January 2010. The training is a total of 60 hours and will be taught by both Shawn Shaw and Jacqui Bonwell.

The trainings will be 10 hour per weekend for a total of 6 weekends and will take place every other weekend from 12:00pm until 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The dates are as follows;

Jan 9/10, Jan 23/24, Feb 6/7, Feb 20/21, Mar 6/7, and Mar 27/28.

Cost: $1100

Students will receive a 10% discount on scheduled classes.

Note, a minimum of $400 is due at registration. The balance due at the start of the training.

Weekend Intensive Training on Alignment and Assisting

March 13th(Sat) and March 14th(Sun)

( cost separate $150)
Saturday 12:00pm – 4:00pm Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm
(this training is mandatory if you want to guest teach and assist)

Training provided by YogaThree. Click here for more information

Shawn Shaw Myoga Pre-requisite: At least 3 months strong Vinyasa/Flow practice. Bring an open mind and desire to learn, grow, and have fun!

The training is open to experienced Vinyasa/Flow students who may be interested in teaching in the future, current yoga teachers of any style, and teachers who want to deepen and fine tune their understanding and experience teaching Power Vinyasa/Flow Yoga. Through lecture, discussion, Q&A, demonstration, and hands-on experience, you will learn all the tools you will need to begin your journey teaching Vinyasa/Flow yoga. Metrowest Yoga’s teacher training is unique as it is considered an apprenticeship program where those in training will have the unique opportunity to practice teaching small groups and receive feedback from other students as well Shawn and Jacqui.
Teachers in training will also be given the opportunity to teach one or more “Community Classes” and Assist n class. This is the only teacher training in the Boston area that offers this as part of teacher training.

This course will include:

The Art of Teaching Vinyasa/Flow Yoga

* Dance of Breath & Movement
* Transitions & holding poses
* Creativity in sequencing and variations
* Timing for different levels
* Use of music vs. silence

Alignment and Form of Asana

* Principals of Alignment
* Safety vs. Freedom
* “Seeing Bodies” clearly
* Strength vs. Surrender

Shawn Shaw Myoga Giving and Receiving Feedback

* Truthful, Compassionate, Constructive
* Care of Self & Energy
* Timing/Tempo/Rhythm
* Emphasis (Theme)
* Connection (Eye contact, smile)
* Sequencing (modifications & variations)
* Continuing Education (training & personal practice)

The Teacher’s Presence

* Energy & Openness
* Stature & Manner
* Appearance
* Movement around the room
* Confidence and Compassion
* Command of the class “your teaching seat”

The Teacher’s VOICE as a Tool

* Types of voices
* Modulation (cadence)
* Projection (power)
* Inspiration & Quality

The art of assisting Vinyasa

* Types of Touch
* Learning to Read Bodies & Energy
* Moving in and out of student’s space

Cost: $1100

Note, a minimum of $400 is due at registration. The balance due at the start of the training.

(Register by Dec 15th, 2009 and receive a $25 discount)

If you would like to pay for the full cost now the cost is $1100.00